Homework
Homework/Extended Learning is recognised as an essential part of learning at The Latimer Arts College as it can help students to make more rapid progress in their studies.
All homework is logged on satchel:one which students, parents and carers and staff all have access to.
In 2019 to 2020 homework will be set for each subject as detailed below:
| KS3 Homework | KS4 Homework | KS5 Independent Study | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebacc Subjects | |||
| English |
Once a week |
Once a week |
4 hours a week Plus compulsory wider reading |
| Maths | Once a week | Once a week |
4 hours a week |
| Science | Once a week | Twice a week |
4 hours a week Plus compulsory wider reading |
| Computer Science | N/A | Once a week | 4 hours a week |
| History and Geography | Once a fortnight for each subject | Once a week |
4 hours a week Plus compulsory wider reading |
| French | Once a week | Once a week |
4 hours a week Plus compulsory wider reading |
| BTEC Subjects | |||
| Will include preparation for assessment | |||
| ICT | Twice a term | Once a week | 4 hours a week |
| Business Studies | N/A | Once a week | 4 hours a week |
| Media | N/A | Once a week | 4 hours a week |
| Travel and Tourism | N/A | Once a week | N/A |
| Sport Studies | N/A | Once a week | 4 hours a week |
| GCSE Subjects | |||
| Psychology | N/A |
Once a week |
4 hours a week |
| Religious Studies Philosophy |
Once every 3 weeks |
Once a week |
4 hours a week Plus compulsory wider reading |
| Art |
Once a fortnight |
Once a week |
4 hours a week |
| Design Technology |
Once a fortnight |
Once a week |
4 hours a week |
| Drama/Dance | N/A |
Once a week |
4 hours a week |
| Music |
N/A |
Once a week |
4 hours a week Plus independent research |
| PE | N/A |
Once a week |
4 hours a week |
'Aspire', our homework support session runs daily in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) from 3.00pm to 4.30pm and is supervised by two members of staff. All students are welcome to attend.